Stay ConnectedWith multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for emo and everything else. Previous guests include Gabe Saporta, Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Tom Denney, Origami Angel, Dear Maryanne, Riley!, Ben Quad, sports. and so many others.
EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer.
Welcome to episode 102 of EKA! Today we are joined by Ms. Town, Tori of Tori Town. She tells us about her recent legal battles involving the town of Holyoake and her fight to keep hosting house shows, a cause we wholeheartedly approve. Tori Town has hosted over 60 shows since it's inception and the police are doing all they can to stop the fun, and she tells us the whole tale. She gives us a deep dive into Tori Town history, advice on how to get involved in your local music scene plus her personal emo origin story. Full disclosure, Tori has been a silent but major influence on our show. I have found countless bands through her twitter account, and many of those bands have found their way onto the show. Support your local scene and house show venues.
With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo and everything else. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer.
EKA is part of Never A Phase Network, a collective of creators working to keep the scene alive.
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Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb Laffoon
Executive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB)
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Welcome to episode 101 of Emo Kids Anonymous! Today we are joined by 2000's power pop sensations The Click Five. Joe, Kyle and Ethan were kind enough to dive deep into the history of the band. We talk about the early days and their experience working with Paul Stanley and Adam Schlesinger, touring with pop stars and so much more. They even told us how they ended up as surprise guests during the Jonas Brothers most recent tour (Hi Joe!). Most importantly though, we call into question The Click Five's claim to emo adjacency. Are they emo adjacent? Emo allies? Are they just lumped in by proxy? we get to the bottom of this and the answer WILL surprise you.Emo Kids Anonymous is the show about emo and everything else.
With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for all things emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, with Catherine Jones (CZB) serving as showrunner and executive producer.
EKA is part of Never A Phase Network, a collective of creators working to keep the scene alive.
Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!
JOIN OUR DISCORD!
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Created, produced and hosted by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon, emo kids anonymous is a proud part of the NAPNET podcast network.
Theme song provided by halftimeshow ("hero of roku city")
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Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb Laffoon
Executive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB)
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Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!
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Welcome to the 100th episode of Emo Kids Anonymous! What started in March between two strangers has evolved into the show you see today! We have been blessed to be joined by such a cool array of guests over the last 100 episodes and we are so excited to see what comes in the next 100 episodes. From our black emo hearts to yours, thank you for following along.
In todays episode, we celebrate the past 100 episodes and the guests who have joined us along the way! From up and comers to certified scene legends to everything in between, we have had a lot of fun doing this show and every guest has been so great (minus Handguns). We also do a full fan Q&A with questions submitted to us. Which one of us has been to more shows? What's the difference between pop punk & emo? What's Robb's official diagnosis? You asked, we answered.
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Emo Kids Anonymous is the show about emo and everything else
We cover anything emo or emo adjacent! With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!
JOIN OUR DISCORD!
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Follow us on other platforms:
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Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
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Hosts, Creators & Producers : Amanda Valdivieso & Robb Laffoon
Executive Producer & Showrunner: Catherine Jones (CZB)
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Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!
Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!
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Subscribe to stay up to date with Emo Kids Anonymous! With 2-3 new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your one stop shop for everything emo and emo adjacent.
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On todays episode of Emo Kids Anonymous, Robb is joined by Chris Sheppard and Matt Bradley of Everyone Asked About You. EAAY are an emo band formed in Little Rock AR in 1996. They released two EPs and recorded an LP before disbanding in 2000. After years of online file swapping and message board buzz, the band reunited in 2022 and now they are back and better than ever. In this conversation we cover the early years of the band, the ways they discovered music and promoted back in the nineties compared to now as well as highlighting the power of the internet. The story of Everyone Asked About You is like a movie, you will want to sit through this puppy!
Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about emo and emo-adjacent music.
Nostalgia, new music, you name it. If it’s relatively close to being adjacent to emo, we’ve probably covered it. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!
JOIN OUR DISCORD!
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Follow us on other platforms:
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Instagram: @emokidsanonymous
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Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
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Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!
Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!
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Subscribe to stay up to date with Emo Kids Anonymous! With 2-3 new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your one stop shop for everything emo and emo adjacent.
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Amanda recently went to see the Backstreet Boys at The Sphere in Las Vegas so we decided to do a full episode looking into why so many boy band fans transitioned into hot topic emo kids. This conversation explores the evolution of emo and pop punk music, the influence of boy bands, and the apparent connections to K-Pop? It delves into the cultural significance of these genres and their impact on audiences, particularly female fans. We touch on the uncomfortable topic of double standards as we look at "bands for girls" vs "bands for boys". Were FOB and MCR and AAR and P!ATD just the BSB and *NSYNC and LFO of their eras? Speaking of All American Rejects, we also dive into their recent decision to tell Ticketmaster to frig off. Who doesn't love Tyson Ritter, right?
Last but CERTAINLY not least though, REWATCHABLES. If you are uninformed or possibly uncultured, the legendary podfather himself, Bill Simmons, dropped his 50 most rewatchable films of the 21st century and it was one of the best podcast episodes of all time. ALL TIME. We figured we would pay homage while waxing poetic over films we like too, so we also name each of our 10 most rewatchable films. The genius of 'Tropic Thunder', the cinematic mastery of 'The Dark Knight Trilogy', the timeless romance of 'Pride and Prejudice', and the majestic majesty of 'Jurassic World Dominion' (!?). Amanda marks out over the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 'Infinity War' and 'Endgame' making her list. I celebrate the cult classic 'Clerks 2', and Amanda reflects on the magical journey of the 'Harry Potter' series. Obviously I put a few more classic comedies on there like Superbad and Step Brothers, but Amanda pulled out a few I've definitely never seen. Lorde of the Rings? Independence Day? Who has time for that stuff!?!?
Thank you for watching, please leave a comment and prescribe to the pod. Share it, stream it while you sleep, show it to your dad, all of your support means the world. Thank you!
Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about emo and emo-adjacent music.
Nostalgia, new music, you name it. If it’s relatively close to being adjacent to emo, we’ve probably covered it. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!
JOIN OUR DISCORD!
Follow us on other platforms:
Twitter: @emokidsanonpod
Instagram: @emokidsanonymous
TikTok: @emokidsanonymouspodcast & @emokidsclips
Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
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Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!
Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!
www.emokidsanonymous.com
Subscribe to stay up to date with Emo Kids Anonymous! With 2-3 new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your one stop shop for everything emo and emo adjacent.
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In this episode of Emo Kids Anonymous, Robb Laffoon interviews the band Tiny Voices from Wisconsin. The conversation covers the band's formation, their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic and their recent recording process with producer Gary Cioni. The band members share their individual roles both on stage and off, the magic of the vibrant Wisconsin music scene and the challenges of balancing multiple musical projects. The interview highlights the camaraderie and support within the music community, as well as the good times that are at the heart of what Tiny Voices is all about. We get into managing schedules, the creative process behind their music and the importance of collaboration. We also dive really deep into the record process for their 2025 album, "Reasons I Won't Change". The band just released the five-year anniversary version of their song Airports and are currently writing their second record.
Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about emo and emo-adjacent music. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!
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Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!
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Happy New Year, baby! In this episode of EKA, we're joined by Patsy Long of the Low Blow! Robb and Patsy delve into the origins and evolution of The Low Blow, exploring their transition from neo-soul to emo music. They discuss the influence of Nashville's vibrant music scene, the emotional weight of their lyrics, and the interplay between hope and despair in their songs. Patsy shares her personal journey with identity and religion, reflecting on how these experiences shape her music. The discussion also touches on the beauty of life and death, the role of youth in creativity, and the significance of emotional vulnerability in songwriting. Throughout, they highlight the connections between their music and the broader themes of the fourth wave emo movement, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and emotional depth in their art. Patsy shares personal reflections on mortality and the challenges of negotiating identity, particularly in the context of family and societal expectations as a transperson in a world that isn't exactly in their corner. We discuss the cultural identity crisis in the South and the emotional responses elicited by political discourse. The conversation also delves into the evolution of emo and pop punk, sorry Scott's Records.
Go check out The Low Blow's new LP "Forest For The Trees".
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Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about emo and emo-adjacent music. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!
JOIN OUR DISCORD!
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Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!
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New episodes drop every Wednesday as well as artist interviews on Monday and Fridays! Be sure to like and subscribe!
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Happy New Years Eve! We have a special edition of EKA to wrap up the year as we are Joined by Berkeley Wasson of Thoughts on Bowling! You've heard him and ToB mentioned on the show many times and FINALLY the long awaited interview is here and it gets outta hand. Berkeley, Amanda, and Robb discuss the dynamics of Thoughts on Bowling and the many membership changes (as much as we could). We also dive into their experiences on tour and the challenges of the music scene in Arkansas. They delve into personal influences, the impact of gambling on their music journey, and the importance of venues for local bands. The discussion also touches on their musical inspirations and the collaborative efforts that shape their sound. We also get into the film Pixels? As well as sports, both the band and the thing. We talk about what Berk learned touring with Trsh, sports., Kerosene Heights and Camping in Alaska, plus stories from the road with our good friends in Adjust The Sails and Dear Cincinnati. Shoutout all them bands, we love ye fellers.
Please hit like and prescribe and all that stuff!
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Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about emo and emo-adjacent music. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!
JOIN OUR DISCORD!
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Follow us on other platforms:
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Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!
Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!
www.emokidsanonymous.com
New episodes drop every Wednesday as well as artist interviews on Monday and Fridays! Be sure to like and subscribe!
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Happy Boxing Day! Today we are joined for the first time ever by a Canadian band! Technically, this is our second international guest but it's our first Canadians so it feels special! Today we are joined by Customer Service out of Halifax, Nova Scotia! Customer Service discuss their journey as a Canadian emo band, their DIY ethos, the vibrant music scene in Halifax, and the challenges of touring in and out of Canada. They share insights into their musical influences, the recording process of their EPs, and the dynamics of the Canadian music industry. The conversation also touches on cultural experiences and memorable shows. It was nice talking to Canadians as we could touch on the charm of small-town Canada, and the cultural differences between Canada and the U.S. We even did a Canadian Mt. Rushmore!
Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about emo and emo-adjacent music. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, Ben Quad and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!
JOIN OUR DISCORD!
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Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!
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New episodes drop every Wednesday as well as artist interviews on Monday and Fridays! Be sure to like and subscribe!
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In this interview, Robb is joined by Sam and Skye of Cheem! Pronounced CHHHH-eem, this is one of the coolest bands we've had on the pod. With a sound that can only be described as y2k older brother-core, Cheem aren't just a band they are a full experience. They tell me about the bands HS origins to the current version of Cheem we know today. Sam and Skye breakdown what makes up the "Cheem Layer" as well as the difference between backing tracks and overdubs, the creative process behind their new album Power Move as well as their DIY credentials and experiences. This is probably the most we've ever discussed topics like nu-metal and 311, but it was such a good time. Power Move is on my Top 25 of 25 list (available over at neveraphasenetwork.com) and is truly one of the most creative releases of a quality-packed year.
Go get all things CHEEM at cheem.net
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Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about emo and emo-adjacent music. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!
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Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.
Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!
Follow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!
www.emokidsanonymous.com
New episodes drop every Wednesday as well as artist interviews on Monday and Fridays! Be sure to like and subscribe!
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